By Uzair Adam
The Jigawa State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 60-year-old man who reportedly suffered a medical emergency at a hotel in Dutse, the state capital.
Police said the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 12:50 p.m. after the man, who had checked into the hotel with a 20-year-old woman, developed breathing difficulties shortly after ordering a meal.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said officers from the Yalwawa Police Division responded to a distress call and immediately rushed the victim to the General Hospital, Dutse, where doctors confirmed him dead.
Shiisu said detectives secured the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation, during which they recovered food items, beverages, a suspected sexual enhancement substance and other personal belongings for forensic analysis.
He noted that all exhibits were properly preserved as part of efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to the police spokesman, the deceased’s body was released to his family for burial after medical certification of death and completion of the necessary procedures.
He added that the 20-year-old woman who accompanied the deceased is cooperating with investigators by providing information to help establish the sequence of events leading to the man’s death.
The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State assured residents that the investigation would be carried out professionally, thoroughly and impartially.
He also urged members of the public to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information that could hamper the investigation or cause unnecessary panic.
Shiisu said the police would provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
